FOUNDATIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

DISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVISION HAS EXPANDED DRAMATICALLY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. THIS INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD EXAMINES THE ORIGINS AND BACKGROUND OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, AND IS AIMED AT STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS AS A GUIDE TO POLICY AND PRACTICE. THIS EDITION HAS BEEN UPDATED IN THE LIGHT OF DEVELOPMENTS IN EASTERN EUROPE AND ADVANCES IN THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES. A CASE STUDY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN CHINA IS ALSO INCLUDED.